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- Dictionaryinfirm/ɪnˈfəːm/
adjective
- 1. not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness: "those who were old or infirm"
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INFIRM definition: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
The meaning of INFIRM is of poor or deteriorated vitality; especially : feeble from age. How to use infirm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Infirm.
INFIRM meaning: 1. ill or needing care, especially for long periods and often because of old age: 2. people who…. Learn more.
A person who is infirm is weak or ill, and usually old. ...her aging, infirm husband. The infirm are people who are infirm. We are here to protect and assist the weak and infirm. In spite of his age and infirmity, he still writes plays and novels. Older people often try to ignore their infirmities. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Synonyms for INFIRM: weak, frail, weakened, feeble, disabled, debilitated, enfeebled, faint; Antonyms of INFIRM: powerful, strong, mighty, stout, rugged, muscular, athletic, virile
The adjective infirm is most often used to talk about elderly people whose bodies don't work as well as they used to — there's an implication of old age in the word. You could also describe an infirm person as decrepit or feeble.
Physical weakness, fragility, or diminished health and strength, often associated with advanced age or illness. "The nurse provided care for the infirm patient in the hospital." Detailed meaning of infirm.
Definition of infirm adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Weak in body or mind, especially from old age or disease. See Synonyms at weak. 2. Not strong or stable; shaky: an infirm foundation. 3. Archaic Lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose; irresolute. [Middle English infirme, from Old French, from Latin īnfirmus : in-, not; see in-1 + firmus, strong, firm; see dher- in Indo-European roots.]
Many are old and infirm, and in need of long-term medical care. The political opposition is withered and infirm. I could be ancient and infirm.
